HL Deb 24 July 1996 vol 574 c127WA
The Earl of Liverpool

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When the review of the Hypnotism Act 1952 will be completed and whether revised guidance will be issued.

The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Blatch)

Consultation with interested parties has now been completed. Guidance to local authorities incorporating revised model conditions to be applied to stage hypnotism performances will be issued at the beginning of August. A copy will be placed in the Library.